Myrtillocactus geometrizans
CactaceaeMyrtillocactus geometrizans · a cactus of the Cactaceae family, a tree-like columnar cactus with bluish hues. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Myrtillocactus geometrizans
Myrtillocactus geometrizans is one of the most distinctive cactuss in the Cactaceae family. Its origin is in central Mexico. It stands out for branched bluish columnar stems, a peculiarity that has fascinated botanists and enthusiasts for generations.
Every specimen of Myrtillocactus geometrizans from Succulentae is grown outdoors in our Almería nursery, exposed to desert sun and controlled mineral watering. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Myrtillocactus geometrizans | |
| Family | Cactaceae | |
| Origin | central Mexico | |
| Natural habitat | valleys and plateaus | |
| Adult size | up to 5 m in habitat | |
| Flowering | small whitish-yellow flowers | |
| Propagation | cutting or seed | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic · edible fruit |
Did you know?
Its fruit, called "garambullo", is edible and highly appreciated in Mexico: it has a flavor similar to blueberry (hence the name Myrtillocactus, "blueberry cactus").
Luz
Full direct sun
Riego
Sparse in summer; none in winter
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 5 °C
